Disorder of ligament, right hip

This code signifies a non-traumatic pathology affecting the ligaments of the right hip joint. It encompasses conditions such as sprains, tears, or laxity of the hip ligaments that are not due to an acute injury. This diagnosis indicates a structural derangement of the connective tissues stabilizing the right hip.

Apply this code when documentation specifies a disorder of the right hip ligaments, such as chronic sprain, ligamentous laxity, or degenerative changes, without an acute traumatic event. Supporting documentation should include physician notes detailing the location (right hip) and the nature of the ligamentous pathology.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the right hip; laterality is crucial for accurate coding.
• Differentiate this code from acute sprains or tears, which would typically be coded with S73.1- codes.
• Confirm the etiology is non-traumatic; if trauma is present, a different code from the S-chapter may be more appropriate.